News & Updates

BLAC in the News – Fairness in Background Checks

BLAC has intervened in an appeal involving the Toronto Police Services Board. This case is critical because of its implications for transparency and fairness in hiring decisions. A job applicant, who was trying to build a career in law enforcement, was denied a...

BLAC in the News: Discrimination in Toronto Housing Market

BLAC’s Interim Legal Director, Piera Savage can be found quoted in an article by the CBC discussing racism in the housing market. "Recherche de logement à Toronto : les personnes noires sont plus discriminées" In this French article there is an exploration of...

BLAC in the news: Extra Enforcement after Cannabis Legalization

BLAC's Interim Executive Director, Selwyn Pieters can be found quoted in this article  by the Toronto Star discussing charges for cannabis after legalization. Five years after legalization, the enforcement of cannabis-related offences continues to occur more often in...

Our Newsletter is Out!

Our July issue of BLAC in Black and White is out now! Ever heard of an administrative removal in school and curious how different it is from a suspension or expulsion? Wondering how the pandemic impacted Black families and child welfare survivors? Have you heard of...

PRESS RELEASE: “Neptune Four” Decision

The Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC) is delighted with the Ontario Civilian Police Commission's decision. BLAC represented three of the four boys in the “Neptune 4” case and thanks counsel Jeff Carolin and Nana Yanful for their work. Read our full Press Release and...